US bentonite prices under pressure from rising fuel costs
By IM prices reporter
Published: Monday, 24 January 2011
Producers anticipating near-term price increase as fuel hikes squeeze margins
Certain US bentonite producers are looking to increase
prices for some end markets over the coming months spurred by
rising fuel-related production costs, according to market
sources.
A source from a leading bentonite producer based in Wyoming
told IM: “Pricing for now remains within published
parameters. Increases in fuel pricing...